Restoration & Representation Summit

Black Male Initiative

Restoration & Representation Summit: advancing restorative justice, second chances, and rehumanizing Georgia’s justice system.

Atlanta Technical College

Black Male Initiative’s Restoration and Representation Summit is a transformative exposition that brings awareness to prison conditions, the collateral consequences for returning citizens and how restorative practices benefit every member of society. This summit introduces restorative practices that focus on repairing harm to communities and individuals, while emphasizing a person first approach to criminal justice. April is designated as Second Chance Month, and BMI is dedicated to empowering our communities through direct action, advocacy, and grassroots organizing. This summit will be composed of elected officials, criminal justice stakeholders, formerly incarcerated people, restorative practitioners and survivors of crime to create new and effective approaches to criminal justice in the Peach state. Independent of any system of “justice,” Restorative is a social movement and philosophy that has deep historical roots. We understand that the application of Restorative Justice varies from one geographical location to another. Therefore, this summit seeks best practices and true application of Restorative Justice within Georgia’s criminal justice system and our overall communities.

Agenda

Breakfast/Registration

Welcoming remarks by BMI Executive Director John Taylor. Program led by MC Anthony Brown.

Opening Remarks

Justice Impacted presenters Anthony Brown will offer a joint presentation detailing how prison conditions and restorative programs can aid the transition from incarceration to society.

Breakout: Inside/Out [40 min. Intervals]

An immersive and impactful compilation of videos, photos, and testimonials that displays the collateral consequences that affect all members of society and the individual troubles people face coming home post incarceration.

Breakout: The IMPACT Gallery [40 min. Intervals]

Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR) will give a presentation on Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) increasing footprint in Georgia.

Breakout Room: Ice Out

Atlanta is the epicenter of the debate around the trauma and harm that has been largely represented and celebrated much to our demise. Recently 21 Savage sparked a firestorm when he tweeted “F*ck the Streets.” BMI will hold this space for healthy debates on both sides of the sentiment. 

Presentation 1: F*ck the Streets Debate

Dominique Harris of the Georgia Justice Project will speak about the History of Felony Disenfranchisement and the power of voting. 

Presentation 2: Restoring Citizenship

 Dr. Curtis King and Professor Garry Yates lead an engaging workshop that uses storytelling and everyday technology, including cell phones, to create transformative arts experiences. The breakout session explores self-esteem, relationships, fears, hopes, dreams, and forgiveness through an interactive storytelling process that empowers Black Males and their supporters.

Presentation 3:  Reentry Arts Connection 

Challenges & Triumphs Panel 

Lunch

The current state of criminal justice and Georgia’s appetite for progressive, restorative programs and practices

Restoration and Representation Panel

Closing Remarks 

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Exchange Park

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C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center

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